Multiple vulnerabilities in Honeywell Experion PKS, Experion LX, PlantCruise by Experion, Safety Manager and Safety Manager SC
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 16 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-5395 CVE-2023-5393 CVE-2023-5394 CVE-2023-5396 CVE-2023-5397 CVE-2023-5398 CVE-2023-5403 CVE-2023-5401 CVE-2023-5404 CVE-2023-5400 CVE-2023-5405 CVE-2023-5406 CVE-2023-5392 CVE-2023-5407 CVE-2023-5390 CVE-2023-5389 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-121 CWE-130 CWE-119 CWE-805 CWE-20 CWE-1327 CWE-122 CWE-787 CWE-1295 CWE-36 CWE-749 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Safety Manager Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances Safety Manager SC Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances Experion PKS Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Experion PlantCruise Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Experion LX Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | Honeywell International, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 16 vulnerabilities.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU89022
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5395
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency
EUVDB-ID: #VU89029
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5393
CWE-ID:
CWE-130 - Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of length parameter inconsistency. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU89028
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5394
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value
EUVDB-ID: #VU89027
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5396
CWE-ID:
CWE-805 - Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU89026
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5397
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address
EUVDB-ID: #VU89025
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5398
CWE-ID:
CWE-1327 - Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to binding to an unrestricted IP address. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
7) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU89024
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5403
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
8) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU89023
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5401
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
9) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU89021
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5404
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
10) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU89020
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5400
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
11) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU89019
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5405
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and gain access to sensitive information on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
12) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU89018
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5406
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted message, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
13) Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information
EUVDB-ID: #VU89017
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5392
CWE-ID:
CWE-1295 - Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the debug messages revealing unnecessary information. A remote attacker can extract more information from memory over the network than is required.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
14) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU89016
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5407
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
15) Absolute Path Traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU89015
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5390
CWE-ID:
CWE-36 - Absolute Path Traversal
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
16) Exposed dangerous method or function
EUVDB-ID: #VU89014
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5389
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the system.
The vulnerability exists due to exposed dangerous method or function. A remote attacker can modify files on Experion controllers or SMSC S300.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSafety Manager: R15x - R162.10
Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1
Experion PKS: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion LX: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2 TCU4 HF2
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
